Foster Parent Recruiter -Refugee Capacity Builder- Southeast Michigan 10627

Position has a Vaccination requirement Flu, TDAP, Varicella, MMR

FOSTER HOME RECRUITER

Do you enjoy community networking & talking with people?

We are looking for a recruiter for our Long-Term Foster Care Team to recruit foster homes to provide long-term care for unaccompanied minors.

Do you have a Bachelors degree in community organization, social work or related field? Spanish Bilingual Preferred!

About The Team

The long term foster care program is designed to provide safe, loving care for unaccompanied minors who have come to the US in search of safety, arriving from countries all over the world, but the majority are Central American countries. Youth in this program do not usually have a family member living in the US with whom they can reunify. The role will recruit foster homes to provide long-term care for unaccompanied minors (primarily from the southern border.

This position involves field work out in the community regularly to recruit foster parents. Hosting events and partnering with community organizations such as churches to recruit foster parents.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!   

Hybrid Remote Work Environment. Day Shift, Monday -Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM including rotational weekends and holidays. Annual Salary $43,848.00

Builds resources and capacity to increase the ability to accept placements and expand services provided for Refugee Programs.

Duties And Responsibilities

Devise, implement and evaluate strategies and recruitment plan to assure adequate foster homes, providers and interpreters.

Initiate contact with public entities and interested parties to recruit prospective foster parents, per strategy.

Establish and maintain a current contact file with recruitment sources, prospective foster homes data files, and mailing lists.

Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with religious/community groups and key individuals to increase awareness of need for foster parents and organization's services.

Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies; compile statistical data related to service delivery outcomes and measurements. Provide reports and data as requested.

Develop and circulate promotional materials in coordination with Communications and supervisor.

Collaborate with Communications and supervisor to craft press releases promoting foster care awareness and recruitment.

Create and present presentations that promote foster care awareness and recruitment to public groups, under supervisor guidance.

Participate in conferences, program planning, and outcomes.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Community Organization, Social work or related field.

Experience

Two years community outreach experience preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

Unrestricted Michigan driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients; proof of current automobile insurance.

Must be 21 years or older at the time of application

Vaccine Requirement

Flu

TDAP

And can prove immunity (either with vaccination record or titers) to

MMR

Varicella

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About Samaritas

Samaritas is a state-wide human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. Since 1934 - when were named Lutheran Charities - Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures. In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services we provide. Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing. Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.